Nelson County, Virginia: null
Virginia · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+7.5
2024 Margin
R+2.3%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2016
Voting Streak
Classification
15K
Population
Nelson County, Virginia voted R+7.5 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 5,004 votes (53.06%). This represented a R+2.3% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2016.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
2.8
Elasticity
Sticky
Trend
-0.6/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+7.5
2020→2024 SwingR+2.3%
Voting StreakR since 2016
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population14,775
Median Age
50.7(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
45.3%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$64,028(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
79.9%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
4.7%(US: 18.6%)
Black
10.4%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
79.2%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
14.4%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
9.4%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45.6%(4,298) | 53.1%(5,004) | R+7.5 | -2.3 |
| 2020 | 46.5%(4,327) | 51.6%(4,812) | R+5.2 | +0.4 |
| 2016 | 44.4%(3,689) | 50.0%(4,154) | R+5.6 | -8.3 |
| 2012 | 50.6%(4,171) | 47.8%(3,947) | D+2.7 | -6.4 |
| 2008 | 54.0%(4,391) | 44.8%(3,647) | D+9.2 | +9.1 |
| 2004 | 49.6%(3,543) | 49.6%(3,539) | D+0.1 | +0.2 |
| 2000 | 47.3%(2,907) | 47.4%(2,913) | R+0.1 | -15.2 |
| 1996 | 52.9%(2,782) | 37.8%(1,988) | D+15.1 | +7.4 |
| 1992 | 46.7%(2,586) | 39.0%(2,159) | D+7.7 | +12.4 |
| 1988 | 46.9%(2,272) | 51.6%(2,502) | R+4.7 | +10.8 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 48.2%(4,520) | 51.8%(4,849) | R+3.5 | -5.1 |
| 2020 | 50.8%(4,673) | 49.2%(4,526) | D+1.6 | -3.7 |
| 2018 | 51.6%(3,808) | 46.3%(3,417) | D+5.3 | +1.2 |
| 2014 | 49.2%(2,496) | 45.1%(2,288) | D+4.1 | +0.8 |
| 2012 | 51.6%(4,215) | 48.3%(3,946) | D+3.3 | -36.1 |
| 2008 | 69.3%(5,581) | 29.9%(2,412) | D+39.3 | +32.9 |
| 2006 | 52.8%(3,101) | 46.3%(2,722) | D+6.5 | +81.7 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 75.2%(2,607) | R+75.2 | -74.5 |
| 2000 | 49.6%(3,068) | 50.3%(3,110) | R+0.7 | -12.2 |
| 1996 | 55.7%(2,806) | 44.2%(2,227) | D+11.5 | -3.7 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50.2%(3,880) | 49.5%(3,828) | D+0.7 | +0.8 |
| 2017 | 48.8%(3,014) | 48.9%(3,019) | R+0.1 | -4.0 |
| 2013 | 47.0%(2,523) | 43.1%(2,314) | D+3.9 | +11.3 |
| 2009 | 46.2%(2,311) | 53.7%(2,683) | R+7.4 | -20.4 |
| 2005 | 55.4%(2,755) | 42.5%(2,113) | D+12.9 | -7.4 |
| 2001 | 59.4%(2,681) | 39.1%(1,763) | D+20.3 | +18.0 |
| 1997 | 49.9%(2,113) | 47.5%(2,014) | D+2.3 | +21.3 |
| 1993 | 40.2%(1,846) | 59.1%(2,715) | R+18.9 | -27.7 |
| 1989 | 54.4%(2,341) | 45.6%(1,961) | D+8.8 | -23.6 |
| 1985 | 66.2%(2,043) | 33.8%(1,043) | D+32.4 | +15.1 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(53.1%) | Bernie Sanders(22.2%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(56.2%) | Bernie Sanders(43.1%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(60.3%) | Hillary Clinton(38.7%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee